Manager, Vegetation

TILT HOLDINGS; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Holdings Inc. is seeking a Vegetation Manager to lead vegetative cannabis production, execute plans, and manage staffing and capacity planning under the Cultivation Manager. You will mentor teams, ensure compliance, and improve production efficiency.

You will supervise vegetation technicians, coordinate with nursery and clone facilities, and maintain strict IPM and safety standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma required; biology/botany/horticulture degree preferred.
• At least two years cannabis or indoor plant cultivation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term production plans and deliver on production metrics.
• Assist in planning production schedule: cloning, transplanting, pruning, and strain selection.
• Coordinate with production planner, mother rooms, and clone rooms to meet pipeline needs.
• Oversee needs between mother rooms, clone rooms, and vegetative nursery.
• Conduct plant movements and data entry in METRC software.
• Create and enforce operational and personnel policies for flower production.
• Monitor crops for IPM issues and respond per company practices.
• Collect data and profile strains (feeding, watering, days to root).
• Provide regular quality assessments and track planting data and improvements.
• Perform water, growing media, and solution sampling/testing procedures.
• Manage plants with transplanting and fertilization under supervision.
• Provide feedback to management to improve processes and core functions.
• Continuously build knowledge of cannabis cultivation.
• Train, mentor, and supervise vegetation technicians.
• Stay current on local, state, and federal regulations; ensure training aligns with laws.
• Implement safety practices including IPM compliance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture, or related field preferred

Tools

METRC

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

The Vegetation Manager (VM) is a leadership position responsible for the execution of all processes and functions during the vegetative phases of cannabis production. Under the direct supervision of the Cultivation Manager, the VM is responsible for producing high-quality cannabis by executing production plans, managing staffing, creating capacity planning strategies, and upholding compliance through the department. The manager will also provide mentorships to team members, fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute long-term production plans and deliver on crucial production metrics set by the company
• Assist in the planning of the production schedule: cloning dates, transplant dates, pruning dates, strain selection according to demand
• Coordinate with the production planner, mother rooms, and clone rooms to ensure all plants are at the required quantity and growth stages to meet the production pipeline needs
• Oversee the needs between mother rooms, clone rooms, and vegetative nursery
• Conduct moving and creating plants with-in METRC software.
• Create, observe, and enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures as related to the production of flower products
• Monitor and diagnosis crops for early signs of insect and disease issues and respond in compliance with IPM and company practices
• Perform data collection, profiling each strain as data is collected (ideal feeding, watering, days to root, etc.)
• Provide regular quality assessments and record planting data, tracking improvement or regression
• Perform water, growing media, and solution sampling and testing procedures
• Manage cannabis plants, giving each plant the attention it needs via transplanting, fertilizing with oversight from the department managers
• Provide feedback to the management team to improve processes and core functions
• Continually develop an extensive and comprehensive knowledge base of cannabis cultivation
• Train, mentor, and supervise a team of vegetation technicians
• Stay current on all local, state, and federal regulations to ensure that training is consistent with any changes in laws or policies
• Implement safety practices and considerations including IPM safety and compliance
• Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties at any time, with or without prior notice, in accordance with business needs. Employees may also be required to perform additional job-related tasks not specifically outlined in this job description, including special projects or assignments requested by their direct manager.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible and understands the fit with overall business goals.
• Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management).
• Intellectual Agility - Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions.
• Leadership:
  • Lead - Able to inspire others through words and actions to achieve a common goal, and meets or exceeds targeted business results.
  • Manage - Able to get specific tasks done through others, and meets or exceeds targeted business results.
  • Coach & Develop - Able to observe the job performance and conduct of an employee, identify the employee’s strengths and areas for improvement, and formulate approaches to enhance the employee’s output, job satisfaction, and commitment to the company.
• Collaboration - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties.
• Dependability - Consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope, and meets or exceeds targeted business results.
• Adherence to Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture, or related field preferred
• At least two (2) years of cannabis or indoor plant cultivation experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the cannabis plant and genetics, including understanding of different strains of cannabis and their unique growing demands strongly preferred
• Knowledge of transplanting, low-stress/high-stress training, fertilization and watering schedules
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft 365 and METRC preferred
• Every job applicant must pass a comprehensive background check, including the mandates of the local cannabis control commission. A job offer issued before the completion of a background check shall be contingent upon a positive result. A negative background check result may lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work a flexible schedule as the business needs demand, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to65 poundsand repeatedly carry15-20 poundsacross the warehouse or greenhouse.
• Ability to maneuver between growing tables spaced24 inches apart.
• Capable of standing forextended periodsand performing physical tasks such as kneeling, stooping, bending, and twisting in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working inhot, humid environmentswith exposure todust, allergens, and water.
• Frequent andrepetitive use of handsfor tasks including pruning, transplanting, and equipment handling.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe thegeneral nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this role.

Jupiter Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Jupiter Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.